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Green Cart Permit

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    Anyone who applies for a Green Cart permit must have a Mobile Food Vending License. 

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      List of Permit Fees. More info

        • There is no fee to apply for a waiting list.
        • Full-Term (2 year) Green Cart Permit application fee: $75.00 
        • There are no license or permit application fees for honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Services who present a New York State Peddler's Certificate, or for the surviving spouse or domestic partner of a veteran with this certificate.

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      List of accepted payment methods. More info

        • Personal Check (Made payable to the NYC DOHMH) - by mail in person
        • Certified Check (Made payable to the NYC DOHMH) - by mail or in person
        • Money Order (Made payable to the NYC DOHMH) - by mail or in person
        • American Express - in person only
        • Discover - in person only
        • MasterCard - in person only
        • Visa - in person only

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      Priority Groups

      Local law gives priority to U.S. veterans and people with a disability when offering green cart permits. Priority is given in the following order:

      1. U.S. veteran with a disability
      2. Person with a disability
      3. U.S. veteran

      For detailed requirements for each priority, please go online to the NYC Health Department website.


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